Cheers or concerns? Diverse opinions on Vietnam’s fading after-work drinking scene
Expat Life 16:11 17/11/2025The topic of after-work drinking in Vietnam has recently sparked lively discussion not only among local readers but also among foreigners living and working in the country.
Is after-work drinking culture dying in Vietnam?
Expat Life 10:04 09/11/2025Teachers’ Day 2013 was my introduction to after-work drinks in Vietnam. Students and colleagues from a few of my jobs all insisted I go out for drinks to bond and celebrate.
After-work drinks in Vietnam: A social ritual or a risky habit?
In-Depth 11:56 26/10/2025Reader Hoang Ngoc Doanh recently submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper his perspective on after-work drinking habits in Vietnam. According to the author, the practice can be considered a ‘culture’ if drinkers know their limits.
Is drinking really an indispensable part of work in Vietnam?
Vietnam Life 15:28 23/06/2025As a young Vietnamese woman new to the workforce, I find myself exhausted by the noisy drinking parties where work-related connections seem to get diluted in alcohol.
In Vietnam, man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors’ noisy drinking party
Vietnam News 15:14 13/03/2022Both sides had an argument which quickly escalated into violence
Hanoi man sentenced to 20 years in jail for murder at beer parlor
Vietnam News 14:38 19/10/2021He was first attacked by the victim but later grabbed a knife and stabbed him to death
Grassroots-level deputy military commander loses position after drinking, assaulting traffic police in Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:55 11/06/2021He was also stripped of his Party title
Hanoi closes beer parlors to curb coronavirus spread
Vietnam News 18:00 11/05/2021The closure began on Tuesday afternoon and will last until further notice
Vietnam’s latest wave of COVID-19 infections isn’t stopping Saigonese partiers from post-Tet drinks
Economy 15:15 18/02/2021Many Saigonese seem to value alcohol above health and safety
Vietnam man wanting to leave party shot to death by drinking friend
Vietnam News 09:25 11/10/2020The shot man collapsed on the spot
In Vietnam, anyone forcing others to drink will be fined up to $130
Vietnam News 09:14 30/09/2020Anyone forcing others to drink will be fined VND1-3 miliion (US$43-130)
30 men face penalty for throwing farewell bash inside Vietnam quarantine camp
Vietnam News 11:26 06/04/2020They had chipped in money to buy rice wine, food, and fruits online
